Master Units
Master Units are model rural development projects with the aim of achieving self-reliance and providing social service to the surrounding areas. The following list is a sampling of some of the Master Units in Australia and New Zealand.
Ananda Palli
Stanthorpe, Queensland
Our main retreat centre in Stanthorpe, Queensland is located on over 100 acres. It includes an ashram, limited indoor accommodation and abundant camping areas, commercial kitchen, meditation hall and ashram, plus a bio-dynamic farm.
Contact: Vivek Pfieffer
Email: richardp@halenet.com.au
Ananda Kamala
Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
A 50-acre cooperative with several families and the Ananda Marga River School. Includes organic gardens, orchards, re-afforestation projects, self-sufficient water and offers retreats and classes. WOOFERS welcome.
Tel: (07) 5494 2887
Contact: Kamala Alister
Email: inrsong@ozemail.com.au
Vistara PROUT Cooperative
2035 Motueka River Hwy, Motueka, New Zealand
This seven acre property on river flats in the beautiful Motueka Valley has abundant vegetable gardens, fruit and nut trees, and aims towards becoming a largely self-sufficient, spiritually-based land community. The community holds regular retreats and workshops on permaculture and other land-care activities. WOOFERS welcome.
Tel: +64 (03) 526 8288
Contact: Bruce Dyer
Email: bdyer@prout.org
